Husqvarna DRT900 - Manual (Page 8)

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OPERATION
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Fig. 9
dep th_s tak e_2
TRANSPORT
POSITION DEEPEST
TILLING
DEPTH
STAKE
SHALLOWEST
TILLING
(CULTIVATING)
Fig. 11
The operation of any tiller can result in foreign objects thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye shields before starting your tiller and while
tilling. We recommend a wide vision safety mask for over spectacles or standard safety glasses.
HOW TO USE YOUR TILLER
Know how to operate all controls before adding fuel and
oil or attempting to start engine.
STOPPING (See Fig. 9)
TINES
1. Release drive control to stop move ment.
2. Move shift lever to “N” (neutral) position.
ENGINE
2. Move throttle control to “SLOW” po si tion and allow the
engine to run slowly for cool down.
3. Turn the engine switch to the "OFF" Position.
4. Turn the fuel valve lever to the "OFF" Position.
NOTE: NEVER USE CHOKE TO STOP ENGINE.
IMPORTANT: TO STOP ENGINE IN AN EMERGENCY, TURN
THE ENGINE SWITCH TO THE OFF POSITION.
DRIVE CONTROL
BAR
“ENGAGED”
PO SI TION
SHIFT
LEVER
DRIVE CONTROL BAR
“DISENGAGED” PO SI TION
1
THROTTLE
CONTROL
ENGINE
SWITCH
FUEL
VALVE
THROTTLE
CONTROL
FUEL
VALVE
ENGINE
SWITCH
TINE OPERATION - WITH WHEEL DRIVE
Always release drive control bar before moving shift lever
into another position.
• Tine movement is achieved by moving shift lever to
either the counter rotating ( ) till position or the forward
rotating ( ) till position and engaging drive control
bar.
FORWARD - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• Release drive control bar and move shift lever in di ca tor
to “F” (forward) position. Engage drive control bar and
tiller will move forward.
REVERSE - WHEELS ONLY/TINES
STOPPED
• DO NOT STAND DIRECTLY BEHIND TILLER.
• Release the drive control bar.
• Move throttle control to “SLOW” position.
• Move shift lever indicator to “R” (reverse) position.
• Hold drive control bar against the handle to start tiller
movement.
HARD TO SHIFT GEARS
• Briefly engage drive control bar and release or rock tiller
forward and backward until are able to shift gears.
DEPTH STAKE (See Fig. 11)
The depth stake can be raised or lowered to allow you more
versatile tilling and cul ti vat ing, or to more easily transport
your tiller.
DRAG STAKE (See Fig. 10)
The drag stake should be raised when tilling in the counter
rotating ( ) till position. The drag stake should be lowered
when tilling in the forward rotating ( )till position.
Fig. 10
de pt h_s ta k e_ 1 0
LOWERED
(FOR WARD ROTATING
TILL)
RAISED
(COUNTER ROTATING
TILL)